Job summary
To be the deputy accountable pharmacist in the leading and delivery of chemotherapy production services.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the daily delivery of chemotherapy service delivery
To be responsible for ensuring the requirements of the chemotherapy quality management system are maintained and developed as required by the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS), national and NHS guidance.
To work with the Clinical Trials team responsible for the set up and delivery of chemotherapy based clinical trials for GSTT and commercial sponsored trials to ensure full preparation and clinical regulatory compliance.
About us
The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Preparation and Dispensing Unit (CPDU) works alongside other specialist Clinical and Administration teams in the delivery of Cancer Services at Guy's and St Thomas Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
CPDU is a multicultural team dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion. The unit provides over 4000 chemotherapy doses per month. How the unit provides the service and what is done as a team to deliver it are fundamental to core working practices.
The team is dedicated to the training, development and confidence building of all staff towards maintaining a safe and excellent service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the deputy accountable pharmacist (as defined in the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services 5th edition) in leading and delivering chemotherapy production services for the Trust.
To ensure that the chemotherapy units pharmaceutical quality management system is maintained and developed in accordance with the QAAPS, national and NHS guidance requirements and in response to changes in regulations and legislation.
To supervise the work of the Technical and Clinical Pharmacists, Chief Technician and Principle Technicians to ensure all products are prepared in accordance to current guidelines. To ensure that all activities undertaken within the unit meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSSH, and that all work documentation and procedures meet these regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the deputy accountable pharmacist (as defined in the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services 5th edition) in leading and delivering chemotherapy production services for the Trust.
To ensure that the chemotherapy units pharmaceutical quality management system is maintained and developed in accordance with the QAAPS, national and NHS guidance requirements and in response to changes in regulations and legislation.
To supervise the work of the Technical and Clinical Pharmacists, Chief Technician and Principle Technicians to ensure all products are prepared in accordance to current guidelines. To ensure that all activities undertaken within the unit meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSSH, and that all work documentation and procedures meet these regulations.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree MPharm Competency assessed and examined professional registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
- Specialist higher degree (Masters) in technical services (eg National course in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance MSc) or working towards or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate short courses for Aseptic/Technical Services
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous assessable experience of supervising operations and undertaking product release in a licensed or unlicensed pharmaceutical production unit with a comprehensive portfolio of aseptic products including the supply of chemotherapy
- Previous evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated practical and specialist knowledge of GCP, GMP, QA and all current relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and take-action on out of specification results and process deviations within the context of an aseptic quality system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the validation requirements for pharmaceutical facilities, equipment and products.
- Demonstrated evidence of being able to manage change with production services
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the day to day management, motivation and appraisal of staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree MPharm Competency assessed and examined professional registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
- Specialist higher degree (Masters) in technical services (eg National course in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance MSc) or working towards or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate short courses for Aseptic/Technical Services
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous assessable experience of supervising operations and undertaking product release in a licensed or unlicensed pharmaceutical production unit with a comprehensive portfolio of aseptic products including the supply of chemotherapy
- Previous evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated practical and specialist knowledge of GCP, GMP, QA and all current relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and take-action on out of specification results and process deviations within the context of an aseptic quality system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the validation requirements for pharmaceutical facilities, equipment and products.
- Demonstrated evidence of being able to manage change with production services
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the day to day management, motivation and appraisal of staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
